Casework Director, Hurricane Recovery Program (New York) Job Opening at American Red Cross in New York, NY

The American Red Cross is currently seeking a Case Work Director for the Hurricane Sandy Recovery Program.

The Case Work Director will direct all case management activities, provide overall case management direction, and be responsible for the achievement of Hurricane Sandy recovery case management goals, oversight of and support for case management activities, and integration with other staff in the program. The Case Work Director will also be responsible for necessary reporting, compliance, monitoring and evaluation of all case management activities.

Other Duties Include:

* Assist Senior Director with strategy and planning relating to overall program requirements

* Ensure that required case work services of the program are provided to the population to be served

* Participate in the selection of Case Managers

* Manage Case Management Supervisors

* Brief, direct, coordinate and debrief Case Managers and Supervisors, as appropriate

* Analyze and evaluate program/service delivery; prepare recommendations/initiate improvements in service delivery, implement changes as needed.

* Review case files as needed

* Provide assistance to clients with outstanding issues that cannot be fully addressed by Case Managers or Case Manager Supervisors

* Recommend referrals to address unmet needs of clients

* Ensure wellbeing of those they supervised

Duration of this position is 1 year, with a possible 6 month extension.

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Requires Masters of Social Work, 7-10 years case management experience, and program management experience. Requires additional certification, licensure to comply with local regulations or state requirements. Must have 3-5 years management experience.